Ever kept going because stopping felt like giving up? Lorraine took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks and had a tough call to make. Here is what it taught her about procurement. 🏔️youtu.be/4GIX2q7s-lY #Procurement #School

Everyone reaches for 1 September. That is exactly the trouble. The best start date may not be the obvious one: minervapcs.com/beyond-1-sept… #EducationProcurement #ContractManagement #AcademyTrusts

Catering across 15 schools, two counties and multiple local authorities. How The Compass Partnership of Schools approached its catering procurement under the Procurement Act 2023: minervapcs.com/success-story… #EducationProcurement #SchoolCatering #ProcurementAct2023

AI helped Lorraine plan a brilliant day out in Norway. Procurement is a different matter. With such a highly regulated area, is it safe to use AI? Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=DU2BXEZj… #EducationProcurement #AI #ProcurementAct2023

Can you make sure your preferred supplier wins your tender? Our latest blog explores what schools and trusts can and can’t do when selecting suppliers. Read more: minervapcs.com/can-we-ensure… #SchoolProcurement #ProcurementAct2023 #EducationProcurement #ProcurementAct2023

Do you know how often you should re-tender your school uniform supply contracts? The branded item cap made the headlines. The rest of the guidance matters just as much. What schools and trusts need to consider now: minervapcs.com/school-unifor… #SchoolUniform #EducationProcurement

How do you procure the right cleaning service for a growing school? Discover how The Stonehenge School managed the process while balancing quality, value and compliance. Read the case study: minervapcs.com/success-story… #SchoolProcurement #ProcurementAct2023

Meet Ben, our Senior Procurement Account Manager. A day in his role, the advice he would give his younger self, and the sport he nearly represented Great Britain in. Read here: minervapcs.com/a-day-in-the-… #Procurement #DayInTheLife #EducationSector

New academic year, new episode. Two quick procurement tactics from Lorraine, including a deadline you will not want to miss. Watch here: youtu.be/LSQFOgtOmd8 #Procurement #AcademyTrusts #SchoolProcurement #BackToSchool

We’re revisiting a procurement message from Lorraine inspired by cheese, gin and one simple lesson. What does a food festival have to do with making better buying decisions? Watch here: youtu.be/V2eBNpv45rw #Procurement #AcademyTrusts #Schools

Is your IT simply working, or is it genuinely adding value? We’re revisiting this guide on what schools and Trusts must, should and could review during an IT audit. Read it here: minervapcs.com/your-it-audit… #SchoolIT #AcademyTrusts #EducationTechnology #CyberSecurity

We're revisiting a summer message from Lorraine for schools and Trusts. A timely reminder to pause, recharge and reflect before the new term. Take a look and see if it changes your perspective. Watch here:youtu.be/2-myEER26p0 #AcademyTrusts #EndOfTerm

Choosing the right professional support can shape the success of your construction or estate project. We’re bringing this guide back to share a supplier’s perspective on what schools and trusts should consider. Read it here: minervapcs.com/procuring-con… #EducationProcurement

We’re looking back at a positive end-of-term message for schools and Trusts. Lorraine shares why it is worth pausing to recognise how far you have come. Could this change the way you reflect on the school year? Watch here: youtu.be/tYolCY_8VOI #AcademyTrusts #EndOfTerm

Ever wondered what a Procurement Consultancy Director’s day looks like? Lorraine shares her tips, behind-the-scenes insights, and a funny football story. Read the blog: minervapcs.com/a-day-in-the-… #Procurement #SchoolProcurement #EducationProcurement

Good news for schools and Trusts: payment compliance notices under Sections 69 and 70 don’t apply to you. Lorraine explains what this means and where to find guidance. Watch here: youtu.be/DjX-IPkWdTE #ProcurementAct2023 #SchoolProcurement #EducationProcurement

Choosing the right procurement route is not always straightforward. We’re bringing this guide back around to help schools and trusts plan their next procurement with more confidence. Read it here: link.msgsndr.com/sp/9da9d598… #Procurement #ProcurementAct2023 #EducationProcurement

What’s really driving up school energy bills? This week’s guest blog from Zenergi helps demystify rising energy costs and shares practical steps schools can take to improve forecasting, reduce waste and protect budgets. Read the guide: link.msgsndr.com/sp/76b7b3c8… #SchoolBudgets

Did you know an above-threshold tender can take up to 12 months to plan? Lorraine shares why starting early can help schools and trusts run a smoother, more compliant process. Read the blog: minervapcs.com/planning-a-su… #Procurement #TenderPlanning #EducationProcurement

Could your contract start date affect your tender outcome? Lorraine shares why below threshold tenders need realistic planning from the start. Read the blog: buff.ly/S4DaFnX #Procurement #TenderPlanning #EducationProcurement #AcademyTrusts #PublicSectorProcurement